OCR • English Literature

Themes that have come up or might come up in the coming years for A-Level English Literature OCR exam.

This revision document contains notes on Elaine Showalter's introduction of 'Mrs Dalloway' with links to TEWWG. It provides comparisons and similarities of both novels as well as critics to engage with and context for an A* essay.

This is an A Level OCR English Literature Essay comparing 'The Merchant's Tale' and 'The Duchess of Malfi' with regard to the statement ‘Literature has more to say about social structures than about the natural world.’

Full mark essay on Scene 10 of a Streetcar named desire. Written for the short coursework component (1000 words) of OCR English Literature. Essay is a close reading of dramatic and linguistic techniques in Scene 10 of the play. Full title is: “How does Williams use dramatic and linguistic techniques in scene 10 to present this final confrontation between Stanley and Blanche as a culmination of their conflicted relationship?”

Collection of possible essay questions for the proposition section of the OCR English Literature Hamlet paper, quotes and critical readings that apply to each question. I received an A* in English Literature with 195/200 marks.

Revision document created by an A* A-level student who now attends the University of Oxford. This document contains key AO5 interpretations from 1946 to the present day, highlighting how different readers have responded to the key issues, characters and themes of Orwell's brilliant book. These clear, succinct grids should save students hours of tedious quote collating that can now be better spent on quote learning and essay writing practice. The tables are split into three columns: name of the c...

Revision Document created by an A* A-Level student now attending the University of Oxford. This document contains AO5 critics' quotes from 1879 up to the present day, showcasing the various interpretations of audiences when considering the key themes and characters within Ibsen's play. These clear, succinct grids should save students hours of tedious quote-collating that they can now spend more effectively on quote learning and essay writing instead. The tables are split into three columns: t...

Revision document created by an A* A-Level student now attending the University of Oxford. This document contains AO5 critics' quotes from 1802 up to the present day, showcasing the various interpretations of readers when considering the key themes and characters of Milton's great poem. These clear, succinct grids should save students hours of tedious quote collating that they can now spend more effectively on quote earning and essay writing practice. The tables are split into three columns: the...

Revision document created by an A* A-level student now attending the University of Oxford. This document contains quotes written by critics from 1986 to the present day and highlights various interpretations of the significant characters and themes within the Handmaid's Tale. These grids will spare students hours of tedious quote collating that can now be spent actually absorbing quotes themselves and practicing essay writing. The tables are split into 3 columns: the name of the critic, the year...

Context and quotes including analysis for Mrs Dalloway and Their Eyes Were Watching God for A-Level English Literature. Analysis develops the context and allows for interpretations to be made, particularly useful for developing essays and essay plans exploring purpose and background of both novels.